Where to watch Desperate Living(1977)
In the United States, Desperate Living isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent it on Fandango At Home.
Where to stream Desperate Living
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Desperate Living plot summary
It isn't very pretty…
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
Details
- Release date
- May 27, 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Directed by
- John Waters
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 126 votes
Desperate Living trailer
Cast
Liz RenayMuffy St. Jacques
Mink StolePeggy Gravel
Susan LoweMole McHenry
Edith MasseyQueen Carlotta
Mary Vivian PearcePrincess Coo-Coo
Jean HillGrizelda Brown
Brook YeatonBosley Jr.- Karen GerwigBeth
- Jay AllanKid
Al StrapelliDr. Evans
FAQ
Where can I watch Desperate Living?
In the United States, Desperate Living isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent it on Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Desperate Living?
Yes. In the United States you can rent it on Fandango At Home.
How long is Desperate Living?
Desperate Living runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
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